Professor Pitosh Heyden’s recent visit to Africa Business School was profoundly impactful, offering invaluable insights into both academic publishing and executive leadership dynamics. As a distinguished Professor of Strategy & International Business at Monash Business School, Dr. Heyden shared his expertise in two compelling sessions. The morning session provided practical strategies for international scholars and those from emerging markets to successfully publish in top-tier journals, leveraging his extensive editorial experience. In the afternoon, he delved into the intriguing phenomenon of age homogeneity in executive suites during CEO succession events, presenting findings from his research on S&P500 companies. His analysis revealed that despite opportunities for demographic change, executive teams are becoming older, with age profiles being reproduced to reduce social uncertainty during transitions. This visit not only enriched attendees’ understanding but also offered actionable strategies for their academic and professional advancement.